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This is a delightful novel with lots of laughs and adventure. The story describes an exciting time in America at the turn of the century in ways that readers can enjoy!
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Here Lies the Librarian
Here Lies the Librarian
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Set in rural Indiana, circa 1914, tomboy PeeWee works with her adored older brother Jake. The automobile is replacing the horse and buggy and the young brother and sister run a fledgling gas station. When a tornado rips through town and tears up the defunct library, the town elders are shamed into re-opening it. Irene Ridpath and three of ... more »
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Set in rural Indiana, circa 1914, tomboy PeeWee works with her adored older brother Jake. The automobile is replacing the horse and buggy and the young brother and sister run a fledgling gas station. When a tornado rips through town and tears up the defunct library, the town elders are shamed into re-opening it. Irene Ridpath and three of ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780439898829
ISBN-10: 043989882X
Publication Date: 9/6/2007
Pages: 145
Rating: 4
ISBN-10: 043989882X
Publication Date: 9/6/2007
Pages: 145
Rating: 4
2.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Intended for YA, but I liked it, too. Set around 1914 with interesting girls as characters. Rich college girls (who drive!) come to a small Indiana town to interview for the job as librarian. One of the visitors takes an interest in the central character, Peewee. Turns town-girl Peewee from a grease-monkey mechanic to a girly-girl who can fix a car while wearing a lavender tea dress. Well, formerly lavender. The visitor also arranges a few events that change the lives of several people.
Charming story. This would be an excellent choice for a young lady who is interested in cars and racing cars. Nice epilog set 60+ years in the future (1978) so we learn what happened to the characters.
Charming story. This would be an excellent choice for a young lady who is interested in cars and racing cars. Nice epilog set 60+ years in the future (1978) so we learn what happened to the characters.
I love Richard Peck. Every one of his books that I read seems funnier and more brilliant than the last, and Here lies the Librarian was no exception. His books make me laugh out loud, and as a huge bonus both of my parents (in their 60's) enjoyed it as well. I highly recommend this book and author!
Richard Peck is wonderful! I love his books and have read every one!
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